Thursday, February 24, 2011

The New York Botanical Garden held its annual Orchid Dinner at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel recently. The event gathered interior designers and floral design talent that created glorious tablesettings featuring the flora. With the delicate blooms of a wide variety of orchids large and small, designers created elaborate centerpieces. Party attendees could buy orchids to take home, and the event was a triumph for the Garden, raising $600,000. This year's Orchid Show opens March 5th, with a Broadway show theme. Over 300 orchid varieties will play a starring role.Go and prepare to be amazed.

The awe - inspiring tables were on display just for the evening, but I wish more people had the chance to see them, so here they are:

Those orchid designs are unbelievably beautiful! Orchids are often the subject of botanical paintings because they are so striking so it is no wonder they are used in those amazing table decors. I love them. Thanks for bringing them to us.

Orchids are my flower of choice, I prefer to have them always in my studio. These arrangements absolutely blew me away...I would love to attend a show one day! I admire your fabulous lifestyle, thanks for the photos.

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